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ENERTRAG Announces Appointment of Enos Banda as CEO of its South African Business
Cape Town , South Africa ( renewablepress ) - ENERTRAG , a global leader in renewable energy , collector-grid , battery and green-hydrogen solutions , is pleased to announce the appointment of Enos Banda as the new Chief Executive Officer of ENERTRAG South Africa , its South African operation .
The appointment marks a significant step for ENERTRAG , headquartered in Germany , in moving towards implementation of its substantial renewable-development pipeline in South Africa .
“ I am excited to step into the role of CEO at ENERTRAG South Africa during a period of rapid transformation and notable grid challenges in the energy sector ,” says Enos Banda . “ Our goal is to drive meaningful change by leveraging the ENERTRAG global innovations and pioneering work that I ’ ve been involved in on the South African grid development and investment . I believe now , more than ever , global innovation , local expertise and collaboration are key to achieving a successful energy transition ,” said Enos .
Enos brings decades of experience in the energy sector . He is a former chairman of the energy regulator , has worked as a senior executive in the energy industry , and led both listed and unlisted companies as a senior executive or board member . Recently he founded Green Transmission Company , which has started working on grid infrastructure development in South Africa , and which will explore collaboration with ENERTRAG . He is a thought leader and , in a career spanning over two decades , has expressed his leadership through a balance of entrepreneurship in the private sector , government , academia , and the nonprofit sector .
“ Enos ’ appointment marks a bold new chapter for our South African operations ,” says Dr . Tobias Bischof-Niemz , Member of the Management Board at ENERTRAG SE . “ Under Enos ’ leadership , we are reinforcing our commitment to driving innovation and delivering sustainable energy solutions to South Africa , especially in the coal region of Mpumalanga . His expertise and leadership will play a critical role in advancing our mission to contribute to South Africa ’ s sustainable energy future .”
WELTEC BIOPOWER Modernizes 1-Megawatt Biogas Plant in Australia
The output of the plant , which has two 530 kilowatt CHP units , meets the energy requirements of the biogas plant . The electricity generated can power both the plant itself and the wastewater treatment plant , with excess energy being fed into the grid . The plant has a processing capacity of 33,000 tonnes of organic waste from food processors and restaurants , generating around 7,500,000 kilowatt hours of energy per year . Waste accepted includes fats , oils , brewery and dairy residues , fruit and vegetables , which are fed into the stainless steel bins . The plant has already received prestigious awards for its technology : these include the Premier ’ s Sustainability Award for leading innovation and practice in Victoria and the Banksia Award for Leading in Circular Economy .
At the start of the maintenance work , the tanks will first be completely emptied . In addition , the roofs of the two 3,573 cubic meter stainless steel fermenters and internal system components such as the stirring technology will be replaced . The system will then be put into operation and operational management will be secured . The fermenter contents will be temporarily stored in the storage tank and can be filled back into the tanks after the renovation , so that the system can be put back into operation quickly . This saves resources and costs . It is also easier to restart the biological process if the fermented material is immediately available . Last but not least , the processes also meet the requirements for occupational safety , which is very important in Australia - especially when emptying and filling the tanks . WELTEC will also train the staff on site .
“ WELTEC BIOPOWER has been a valued partner on our successful journey with our Wollert plant . We appreciate their commitment to safety and quality and have used their expertise in mechanical and biological advice throughout the life of our plant ,” emphasises Stephanie Salinas , Manager Waste to Energy Services at YVW . “ WELTEC has extensive experience with such complex remediation projects . We are delighted to have enjoyed the trust of our customers over such a long period of time ,” says Vladimir Bogatov , Area Sales Manager Asia Pacific at WELTEC BIOPOWER . With more than 400 biogas plants planned and built worldwide and a strong service department , WELTEC has the necessary expertise for such modernisations . This experience is also valued Down Under to ensure that plant operations remain flexible and continue to live up to its reputation as one of Australia ’ s most innovative biogas projects .
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